Hold That Thought! - by Bree Galbraith (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Finn is awakened in the night by something rustling around inside their head. It isn't heavy like a worry, it doesn't swirl like a fear, and it certainly isn't shaped like a question. It's something much more exciting--an idea! Finn can't wait to share it, and they do, at school, with their best friend Sima. Sharing energizes the idea. Then the more Finn thinks about it, the more the idea grows, and by the end of the day the idea is huge and amazing. But not everyone is excited about Finn's idea, and, in a heart-stopping moment, a bully knocks it to the ground. Devastated, Finn begins to doubt their idea, and the more Finn doubts it, the smaller it becomes. Only when it has faded away to almost nothing, does Finn suddenly realize that the idea is actually exactly the way it should be! Confidence renewed, Finn shares the idea with the other kids, who in turn add their thoughts. And as the idea grows, even the bully has a change of heart, offering his own thought to the mix. As the story closes, the idea blossoms and flows across the page, taking wing in rich, glorious color. Sharing has made it bigger, better and more beautiful. Now who knows what this idea will become and where it will go!"--

Book Synopsis

An inspiring look at how ideas form, grow, and connect us all
In the middle of the night, Finn wakes up with something buzzing around in their head. It isn't heavy like a worry, it doesn't swirl like fear, and it isn't shaped like a question. It's something more exciting--an idea!
The next day at school, Finn shares the idea with friends, who nurture it and help shape it into something even more fantastic. But not everyone is excited about Finn's idea. When a bully knocks it to the ground, Finn begins to doubt the idea. And as Finn's doubt grows, their idea shrinks. But just before the idea disappears, Finn realizes that it's exactly as it should be! Confidence renewed, Finn shares the idea with more kids, who add their own thoughts until the idea flows--and even the bully becomes inspired to contribute.
Grounded in childhood curiosity and helmed by a gentle, inquiring main character, this story about the power of ideas fosters creativity, perseverance, inclusion, and a collaborative spirit.

Review Quotes

"The idea zips and curls energetically through the air just as Finn remains optimistic and driven to give their idea life outside their own mind ... Hold That Thought! encourages kids to express their original ideas and make constructive contributions."

-- "Quill & Quire"

"The story is told in lyrical style which will definitely appeal to young children ... Finn's infectious enthusiasm helps readers to relate to the situation."

-- "Canadian Review of Materials"

"The accessible text uses a captivating combination of words synonymous with thinking and imagery that makes an idea appear tangible ... Unique, playful, provocative."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"The writing is sensitive, and the messages of openness, sharing, and intellectual excitement are affirming ... Text and illustrations celebrate youthful persistence and confidence despite obstacles, appealingly presented."-- "School Library Journal"